ARTIFACT:
This is a dated 1954 equator-crossing certificate from Pan-American grace Airways (Panagra) for Roger Cotton Brown, a well-known filmmaker. The certificate was given to Brown after a flight from Santiago, Chile to Miami, Florida in September 1954. It is signed by “Jupiter Rex”, and comes with its original mailer, which is stamped and postmarked.
VINTAGE:
Circa 1954.
SIZE:
Certificate: approximately 12-1/2" in height by 9-1/2" in width; mailer is 13-3/4” by 17-3/4” (when unfolded).
CONSTRUCTION/MATERIALS:
Printed paper, foil, silk ribbon, cardboard.
ATTACHMENT:
Fold-over mailer with metal fasteners.
MARKINGS:
None.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from an airline collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. CON-DB-50-12 LFEX3/12
CONDITION:
7+ (Very Fine+): The certificate has some small spots of minor discoloration and the mailer is in very good shape except for some fading and oxidation to the fasteners.
GUARANTEE:
As with all my items, this piece is guaranteed original.
